10% Happier with Dan Harris The Gulf Between Your Internal Life And How The World Sees You | Anna Marie Tendler
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Aug 12, 2024 
Anna Marie Tendler, an artist and writer, shares her candid journey of navigating mental health challenges, including her experiences in a psychiatric hospital. She discusses the often painful disconnect between inner feelings and how the world perceives us. Tendler reflects on the impact of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and the complexities of gender dynamics in her life. She emphasizes the importance of sitting with discomfort, embracing authenticity, and understanding the emotional toll of societal expectations.
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Hospitalization
- Anna Marie Tendler discusses her reasons for checking into a psychiatric hospital.
- These included suicidal thoughts, self-harm, an eating disorder, and pandemic-related germophobia.
Self-Harm as Control
- Anna Marie Tendler explains that self-harm, like cutting, provided a sense of control over her overwhelming emotions.
- It was a destructive way to cope with feelings she couldn't express.
DBT Skills
- DBT teaches practical skills for managing difficult emotions.
- It helps identify triggers, separate facts from assumptions, and apply coping skills like deep breathing.
